Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was voted MLS Player of the Matchday after scoring two goals in his team's 4-2 road victory over Orlando City SC.

What happened?

The win marked Inter Miami's first victory on the road against Orlando City SC. Messi scored his first goal in the 57th minute, receiving the ball from Telasco Segovia outside the 18-yard box and firing a shot past multiple defenders.

Why it matters for Inter Miami CF

The Argentine forward now has 89 career regular-season goal contributions in 55 games. His brace against Orlando marked the 17th multi-goal regular-season game of his career.

What comes next?

Inter Miami CF will look to build on this momentum when they take on D.C. United at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, March 7. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Goals scored by Messi | 2 | | Career regular-season goal contributions | 89 | Messi's performance earned him his 13th MLS Player of the Matchday award, the third-most in league history. The Inter Miami CF forward has been named Player of the Matchday approximately once every six matchdays since the start of 2024. This award is selected through a combination of media and fan voting, with a panel of journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters comprising 75% of the vote.